
Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,984 cc
LB56 UVSMOT history
LB56 UVS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,658 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 May 2027
- Mileage
- 91,658 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,116 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 UVS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 8 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 UVS was last recorded at 91,658 miles on 5 May 2026, 4,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,329 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,329 miles
- Average per year
- 5,116 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,658 miles
- 2025 – 87,329 miles
- 2024 – 83,422 miles
- 2022 – 75,610 miles
- 2021 – 70,203 miles
- 2020 – 66,067 miles
- 2019 – 58,610 miles
- 2018 – 51,325 miles
- 2017 – 44,117 miles
- 2016 – 34,942 miles
- 2015 – 27,342 miles
- 2014 – 19,687 miles
- 2013 – 17,809 miles
- 2012 – 15,663 miles
- 2011 – 14,378 miles
- 2009 – 7,433 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Weak beam image (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 17 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,658 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2027
- Odometer
- 91,658 miles
- Test number
- 231493444877
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Weak beam image (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail91,655 miles (+4,326)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,655 miles
- Test number
- 419091546678
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Weak beam image (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass87,329 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2026
- Odometer
- 87,329 miles
- Test number
- 928877629109
- AdvisoryFront Wipers - smeary
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail87,322 miles (+3,900)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,322 miles
- Test number
- 836960218823
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wipers - smeary
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass83,422 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2025
- Odometer
- 83,422 miles
- Test number
- 225546258229
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail83,419 miles (+370)8 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,419 miles
- Test number
- 994266865898
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring incorrectly seated
Fail83,049 miles (+23)3 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,049 miles
- Test number
- 591089263827
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords, twice (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut expoing cords, twice (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gator split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gator split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface missing (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier not clamped down (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel empty light on
- AdvisoryService light on
Fail83,026 miles (+7,416)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,026 miles
- Test number
- 346637386853
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 75,610 miles
- Test number
- 217164894910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,609 miles (+5,406)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,609 miles
- Test number
- 416593613732
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass70,203 miles (+4,136)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 70,203 miles
- Test number
- 203383140150
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass66,067 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 66,067 miles
- Test number
- 118949166285
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc corroding on inner surface
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.
Fail66,066 miles (+7,456)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,066 miles
- Test number
- 186443997784
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc corroding on inner surface
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.
Pass58,610 miles (+7,285)4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 58,610 miles
- Test number
- 440548709104
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.
Pass51,325 miles (+7,208)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 51,325 miles
- Test number
- 779197874209
- AdvisoryAdvise headlamps patterns images pattern deteriorating
Pass44,117 miles (+9,175)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 44,117 miles
- Test number
- 120361140873
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass34,942 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 34,942 miles
- Test number
- 421471460872
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cracks in sidewall
Fail34,942 miles (+7,600)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,942 miles
- Test number
- 439751149320
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cracks in sidewall
Pass27,342 miles (+7,655)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 27,342 miles
- Test number
- 964272400253
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass19,687 miles (+1,878)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 19,687 miles
- Test number
- 727153924204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,809 miles (+2,146)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 17,809 miles
- Test number
- 457781033433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,663 miles (+1,285)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 15,663 miles
- Test number
- 468111332337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,378 miles (+6,945)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 14,378 miles
- Test number
- 945440641335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,433 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 7,433 miles
- Test number
- 754981029386
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about LB56 UVS
- Does LB56 UVS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 UVS is valid until 8 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 UVS?
- The MOT on LB56 UVS is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 UVS done?
- LB56 UVS was recorded at 91,658 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 5,116 miles a year.
- Has LB56 UVS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 UVS has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB56 UVS ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LB56 UVS find?
- LB56 UVS passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output weak beam image; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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